Inflammatory disorders
Spike in dermatology visits for skin problems seen during summer of wildfires
New research suggests that air pollution may contribute to the development or worsening of skin conditions.
Dec 18, 2023
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Health
Study underlines impact of air pollution on people with asthma in Scotland
New research by the University of Stirling has offered a greater understanding of how people with asthma in Scotland are affected by air pollution.
Dec 18, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COPD set to reach about 600 million cases worldwide by 2050
The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is projected to continue increasing through 2050, approaching 600 million patients with COPD globally by 2050, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Western wildfires reversed decades of gains from air pollution-fighting measures: Study
The increasing number and intensity of wildfires in the Western U.S. are overshadowing other achievements at reducing emissions, aggravating air pollution and increasing disease and mortality, according to a new study led ...
Dec 6, 2023
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Health
How does noise affect children?
Many parents know that loud noise can hurt a child's hearing. Very loud sounds—from fireworks or firearms, for example—can cause immediate damage. Using personal listening devices for music, videos and classes can also ...
Dec 4, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Nanoplastics linked to Parkinson's and some types of dementia—new study
Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic—and especially plastic packaging—has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Air pollution from fossil fuel use accounts for over 5 million extra deaths a year, new modeling study finds
Air pollution from using fossil fuels in industry, power generation, and transportation accounts for 5.1 million extra deaths a year worldwide, finds a new modeling study published by The BMJ.
Nov 29, 2023
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Pediatrics
Polluted air can negatively impact children's test scores, finds study
A new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test scores.
Nov 16, 2023
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Air pollution found to increase the risk of cardiac arrest
Air pollution is the fourth largest risk factor for premature death. New research from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM) shows that even very low levels of air pollution can be associated with increased risk. ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Exposure to air pollution in utero may affect reproductive system development
From invisible wafts of diesel exhaust to sun-choking plumes of orange smoke, air pollution is known to damage respiratory well-being. Now, research from Rutgers suggests another reason to hold our breath: Polluted air also ...
Nov 15, 2023
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